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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.22, 923.02 and 290.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.22, 923.02 and 290.78 is: 436.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.22 : 923.02 = 290.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.22/923.02 = 290.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.22x = 923.02 × 290.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.22x = 268,395.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,395.76/615.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.26

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